To modify the commencement date of eligibility for an optional annuity for dependents under the Survivor Benefit Plan.

1. Adds SEC. 648. MODIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR COMMENCEMENT OF AUTHORITY FOR OPTIONAL ANNUITIES FOR DEPENDENTS UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN at the end of subtitle D of title VI

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   (d) Effective Date and Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as of September 11, 2001, and shall apply with respect to applications for retired pay that are submitted under section 12731(a) of title 10, United States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

   Inserted: SEC. 648. MODIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR COMMENCEMENT OF AUTHORITY FOR OPTIONAL ANNUITIES FOR DEPENDENTS UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN.

   Inserted: (a) In General.--Section 1448(d)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "who dies after November 23, 2003" and inserting "who dies after October 7, 2001".

   Inserted: (b) Applicability.--Any annuity payable to a dependent child under subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a) shall be payable only for months beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

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   At the end of subtitle D of title VI, add the following:

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